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Oklahoma landscapes and resilience shine in summer blockbuster 'Twisters'
Maira Gus, director of Visit Bartlesville, attended the Oklahoma premiere of "Twisters," the highly anticipated summer blockbuster, on Monday, June 15. The film, produced by Steven Spielberg and Universal Pictures and directed by Academy Award-winning director Lee Isaac Chung of "Minari," showcases Oklahoma's stunning landscapes, utilizing Osage County for various scenes. ...
Oklahoma Is Now Building Texas Style Highways Across the State
It's no secret that Oklahoma and the Lone Star State share somewhat of a sibling rivalry type of relationship. Whether it be sports, attractions, riverwalks, or roads, it always boils down to competition. The Sooner State has been on an infrastructure kick for the last twenty years, ever since the...
Oklahoma congressman calls for change after visiting site of attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen demanded change after visiting the location of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. As a House committee grilled the director of the Secret Service on Monday, Brecheen and other members of Congress visited the site of the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. "There were so...
Lawmaker calls for AG to investigate whether OSDE violated Open Records Act
A state lawmaker wants Oklahoma’s Attorney General to look into whether or not the Oklahoma State Department of Education violated the Open Records Act by not providing him detailed travel records he requested, even though News 4 found the records do exist.
Oklahoma Democrats now looking at potential candidates for vice president's post
Sunday's announcement that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection launched a flurry of speculation, quips from political pundits and, not unexpectedly, a second campaign ― one about who would join Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic candidate, at the top of the ticket. Following Biden's exit from the campaign and his subsequent endorsement of Harris for president, the discussion shifted to who would become Harris' running mate. With the Democrats' national convention just weeks away, the party's...
Feds give $124M to help replace bridge over Lake Texoma
OKLAHOMA CITY– A $124 million grant from the Federal government will allow Oklahoma to replace a bridge built in 1947 spanning Lake Texoma. The Oklahoma Department ofTransportation announced the funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program will allow replace of the historic US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge that connects Kingston and Durant in southeastern Oklahoma.
Another blow for Oklahoma's anti-ESG law
(The Center Square) - Oklahoma's law banning companies that discriminate against the oil and gas industry remains on hold after a judge issued a continuing injunction. The law was passed by the legislature in 2022. Don Keenan, a retired state employee who served on several boards, including the Oklahoma Public Employees and Justice and Judges and Retirement Board, challenged the law in court. Oklahoma District Court Judge Sheila D. Stinson...
A Brisk and Rainy Fall Is Predicted for Oklahoma This Year
For those Oklahomans that dream of a quintessential fall may just get lucky as this year Oklahoma is expected to have a brisk and rainy fall. The question remaining is when will fall be fully ushered into the Sooner State. The first day of fall for 2024 is slated for...
Signatures submitted for measure that would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage
Welcome to the Tuesday, July 23, 2024, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Signatures submitted for measure that would raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage. Two Democrats resign from Pennsylvania House, Democrats maintain majority despite numerical minority. A closer look at the Democratic...
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